I quickly approached her and shook her body. Her body was cold, and there was no color in her face.

She had been trapped here since being kidnapped.

When did she lose consciousness exactly?

“Try this. It’s water I’ve saved.”

The leader of the rebels handed me a slightly remaining water bottle.

I poured water on Zayka’s dry lips.

“Wake up.”

“Ugh….”

Groans followed, but she couldn’t easily open her eyes.

Moreover, the footsteps of the soldiers, which had sounded like hallucinations, began to be heard for real.

Other lords surrounded Zayka, who couldn’t regain consciousness easily.

Without saying who was first, everyone started running. I quickly entered Idric’s embrace and stuck to his chest, embracing him tightly. Then, with all my heart, I licked his chest.

“Cecilia, that tickles.”

Bear with it, you idiot.

I licked him even more vigorously.

⭐️⭐️⭐️

We moved as inconspicuously as possible.

But the number of soldiers increased. To reach the drawbridge that could open the gate, we had to carry out the plan I mentioned a while ago.

Named the Idric Handsome Guy Bait Operation.

I just added ‘Handsome Guy’ on a whim because Idric is handsome.

“Cecilia, will you shake a lot? Are you ready?”

Idric spoke in a low voice. We’re going now.

Idric put his hand on my clothes. I also placed my forepaws on the spot where his hand was. Although the clothes were blocking us, our hearts connected as if we were holding hands.

Let’s be safe. Let’s not get hurt.

Idric’s muscles all over his body tensed up a lot. It was a sign that he would run soon.

I spread my legs widely against his body.

Idric, I’ll take care of any curses. Don’t worry and fight with all your might.

Having confirmed that I was in a good position, Idric finally started running quickly.

Shaking left and right, tremendously.

“Intruders!”

Bang, the sound of bullets and arrows flying hit my ears. My heart pounded. The more it happened, the closer I stuck to Idric.

I believe in Idric.

I really believe that Idric will get out of this without getting hurt!

Running between the enemies was indeed not easy. Various attacks such as swords, guns, and arrows poured down. Idric moved so agilely that he seemed almost invisible.

“Cecilia, it’s much easier to move with you around.”

You have the leisure to talk while moving like that?

Even in the midst of such movements, I admired Idric’s incredible stamina and mental strength.

Then suddenly, Idric stopped.

Even without looking outside, I felt the restless enemies around. Idric was now in the middle of the enemy camp.

“Kill him!”

“Let’s kill Idric Artigral and take his head!”

Thunderous shouts echoed.
Everyone surrounding us aimed for Idric’s neck.

Now. Anticipating that I might suffocate, I took a deep breath.

Then, terrifyingly, Idric’s ability began. The smell of the air changed. A black energy seemed to spread from Idric.

The surroundings, where eerie screams had been heard just a moment ago, fell silent as if everything had stopped.

Everyone would be resisting against Idric’s oppressive aura.

We need to open the city wall quickly. Idric’s curse is ominous.

The black marks on Idric’s chest vibrated intensely, as if alive. It was like a storm meeting the sea. It felt like Idric and I could be swallowed up any moment.

Expanding widely and then contracting, it rushed toward the area where we touched. Every time the black marks attacked, strength drained from my whole body. It was a sensation I had never felt before.

Do I expect to lose?

I can overcome the curse.

My stomach was soaked in cold sweat.

It seemed tough for Idric too. His body trembled so much that only I, who was in contact with his skin, could feel it.

“Heek, heek.”

My breath became increasingly labored.

The next moment, Idric’s body swayed heavily. Already weakened due to loss of strength, I couldn’t prepare for his sudden movement, and I fell backward.

As soon as I fell from Idric’s chest, the black marks grew as if they had been waiting for this moment. The horrifying substance dyed Idric’s entire upper body.

“Kkuhk.”

Idric let out a rough groan.

“Artigrado’s ability is released! Attack right now!”

Ah, no.

I stuck to his chest again, but it didn’t shrink to its previous size.

The curse can’t swallow Idric! Because I love Idric, I will protect him!

I used all my strength. As I stuck to him, Idric’s staggering stopped.

But the attack resumed.

Idric, wielding a sword, received numerous attacks. I could keenly feel his pain.

The city wall? Did we fail? Did he use his ability too briefly?

That moment.

Kugugung!

A loud noise echoed.

Is it happening?

“The city wall is open!”

“Focus on defense!”

The Serbian army shouted from all around.

Damn, why are you so late! I almost died! I was on the verge of tears just now.

As the city wall opened, the enemy’s attack momentarily stopped.

I peeked my head through Idric’s buttons. Our soldiers rushed in like a wave from the gate.

“Wh-where is the Talphenus army? Where did they go without guarding the front of the gate!”

A bewildered Serbian exclaimed.